David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 19, 2023
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Injury: Hamstring
Impact: DNP Wednesday with a hamstring injury - unclear when the injury developed but concerning for his status ahead of the W7 clash with the Dolphins
Week 7 Opponent: Miami Dolphins
Injury: Ribs
Impact: LP ahead of W7 - suffered rib cartilage injury after landing on ball on a run in the second quarter of Week 6 - significant chance to miss Week 7 but unlikely to hit IR - Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds will be in the mix for snaps this week -
Week 7 Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Right shoulder
Impact: Termed himself “day-to-day” with a rotator cuff contusion - Pro Football Docs lean towards him missing another week but this is the first week he has a realistic chance - P.J. Walker likely to play against the Colts
Week 7 Opponent: Indianapolis Colts
Injury: Left high ankle sprain
Impact: Will miss several weeks with a left high ankle sprain, by video, when he was landed on by a defender late in fourth quarter - slight chance to return before the team's W10 bye - by video, left high ankle sprain - backup Ronnie Rivers was placed on IR with a PCL sprain
Week 7 Opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Injury: Left knee
Impact: DNP, LP ahead of W7 Thursday game against Saints - By video, minor left knee tweak on a sack late in the fourth quarter - reasonable chance to play against New Orleans - knee twisted on gator roll - post game he said there was some bruising
Week 7 Opponent: New Orleans Saints
Injury: Hamstring
Impact: LP and on track to return in W7 - should be closer to full go as he had bye week to rest the nagging hamstring injury
Week 7 Opponent: Denver Broncos
Injury: Hamstring
Impact: LP ahead of W7 - likely to play but will not be 100% and will have risk of reaggravation - missed last 2 games with hamstring strain he suffered in practice on Oct. 6
Week 7 Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Thigh
Impact: DNP Wednesday with a thigh issue - by video, appeared to be a thigh contusion and not a concerning injury for his availability this week - Thursday will be key for his status heading into a matchup against the Colts
Week 7 Opponent: Indianapolis Colts
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Injury: Right thumb
Impact: DNP Wednesday and likely out multiple weeks with right thumb dislocation - if he can avoid IR it would be great news - Tyson Bagent to start at QB
Week 7 Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
Injury: Right shoulder
Impact: LP on Wednesday and will play through - by video, mild right shoulder AC joint sprain in W6 against Giants - played through effectively and can opt for pain-numbing injection
Week 7 Opponent: New England Patriots
Injury: Neck
Impact: LP Wednesday puts him on track for a return in W7 against the Commanders - missed W6 with a neck hyperextension but issue shouldn't affect him long-term - will be full go if he gets through the practice week without issue
Week 7 Opponent: Washington Commanders
Injury: Hamstring, Toe
Impact: DNP Wednesday with hamstring and toe injuries - status up in the air for W7 and may lead to snaps for Devine Ozigbo
Week 7 Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Hamstring
Impact: FP Wednesday and will make return in W7 after missing 4 games and bye on IR - hamstring strain has limited him to just 2 games this season
Week 7 Opponent: Los Angeles Rams
Injury: Back
Impact: Designated to return from IR but no chance to play in W7 - head coach Jonathan Gannon said Week 8 is the earliest he would be updated - still not 100% from his ACL tear and won't be until late this season at the earliest
Week 7 Opponent: Seattle Seahawks
Injury: Back
Impact: DNP Wednesday with a back injury that landed him in the hospital to check his internal organs - if he misses Thursday's practice he's likely out this week
Week 7 Opponent: Chicago Bears
Injury: Knee
Impact: Now listed as out for W7 with a lingering knee PCL injury - held out another week with PCL issues and will continue to be a problem
Week 7 Opponent: New Orleans Saints
Written by David Chao, MD
